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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 814.45 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 814.45 and 132.10 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 814.45 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/814.45 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 814.45 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 107,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,590.03/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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