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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 199.62 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 199.62 and 131.37 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 199.62 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/199.62 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 199.62 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 26,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,224.08/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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