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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.20 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.20 and 108.08 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.20 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.20 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.20 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 21,421.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,421.46/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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