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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.93, 198.20 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.93, 198.20 and 130.50 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.93 : 198.20 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.93/198.20 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.93x = 198.20 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.93x = 25,865.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,865.43/132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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