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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.96, 199.47 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.96, 199.47 and 94.52 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 199.47 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/199.47 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 199.47 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 18,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,852.91/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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