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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 203.52 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 203.52 and 132.48 is: 198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 203.52 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/203.52 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 203.52 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 26,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,962.33/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.49

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