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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 199.73 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 199.73 and 81.72 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 199.73 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/199.73 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 199.73 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 16,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,321.94/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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