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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 197.81 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 197.81 and 80.55 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 197.81 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/197.81 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 197.81 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 15,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,933.60/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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