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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.60 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.60 and 110.24 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.60 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.60 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.60 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 21,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,783.42/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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