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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 199.08 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 199.08 and 89.49 is: 133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 199.08 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/199.08 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 199.08 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 17,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,815.67/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.96

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