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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.98, 199.51 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.98, 199.51 and 94.54 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.98 : 199.51 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.98/199.51 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.98x = 199.51 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.98x = 18,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861.69/132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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