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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.01, 197.56 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.01, 197.56 and 114.19 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.01 : 197.56 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.01/197.56 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.01x = 197.56 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.01x = 22,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559.38/132.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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