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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 198.04 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 198.04 and 71.07 is: 106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 198.04 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/198.04 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 198.04 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 14,075.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,075.45/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.61

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