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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.93, 198.45 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.93, 198.45 and 131.58 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.93 : 198.45 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.93/198.45 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.93x = 198.45 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.93x = 26,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112.05/132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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