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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.92, 198.84 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.92, 198.84 and 81.56 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.92 : 198.84 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.92/198.84 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.92x = 198.84 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.92x = 16,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,217.39/132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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