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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.80 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.80 and 97.58 is: 146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.80 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.80 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.80 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 19,301.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,301.32/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.22

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