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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.88 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.88 and 74.16 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.88 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.88 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.88 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 14,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,674.78/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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