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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.52 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.52 and 118.56 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.52 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.52 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.52 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 23,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417.97/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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