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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.97, 199.36 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.97, 199.36 and 72.13 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.97 : 199.36 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.97/199.36 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.97x = 199.36 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.97x = 14,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379.84/132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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