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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 204.16 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 204.16 and 132.12 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 204.16 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/204.16 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 204.16 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 26,973.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,973.62/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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