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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.94, 199.40 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.94, 199.40 and 72.19 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.94 : 199.40 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.94/199.40 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.94x = 199.40 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.94x = 14,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,393.83/132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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