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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.02, 197.96 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.02, 197.96 and 71.04 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.02 : 197.96 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.02/197.96 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.02x = 197.96 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.02x = 14,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,063.08/132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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