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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 198.84 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 198.84 and 113.94 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 198.84 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/198.84 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 198.84 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 22,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,655.83/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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