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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 199.57 and 64.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 199.57 and 64.54 is: 96.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 199.57 = 64.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/199.57 = 64.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 199.57 × 64.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 12,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,880.25/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.85

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