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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.02 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.02 and 74.19 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.02 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.02 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.02 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 14,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,690.73/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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