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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.68 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.68 and 120.92 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.68 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.68 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.68 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 23,903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,903.47/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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