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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 198.89 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 198.89 and 103.77 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 198.89 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/198.89 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 198.89 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 20,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638.30/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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