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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 197.64 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 197.64 and 117.45 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 197.64 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/197.64 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 197.64 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 23,212.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,212.82/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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