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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 205.48 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 205.48 and 132.16 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 205.48 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/205.48 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 205.48 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 27,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,156.24/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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