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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.93, 199.48 and 87.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.93, 199.48 and 87.37 is: 131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.93 : 199.48 = 87.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.93/199.48 = 87.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.93x = 199.48 × 87.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.93x = 17,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,428.57/132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.11

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