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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.96 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.96 and 40.67 is: 60.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.96 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.96 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.96 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 8,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049.84/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.98

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