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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.91, 199.35 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.91, 199.35 and 81.43 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.91 : 199.35 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.91/199.35 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.91x = 199.35 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.91x = 16,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232.57/132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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