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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.94 and 62.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.94 and 62.57 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.94 = 62.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.94 = 62.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.94 × 62.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 12,383.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383.88/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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