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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.52 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.52 and 106.20 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.52 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.52 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.52 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 20,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,976.62/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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