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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.92 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.92 and 80.56 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.92 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.92 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.92 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 15,944.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,944.44/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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