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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 197.22 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 197.22 and 131.40 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 197.22 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/197.22 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 197.22 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 25,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,914.71/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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