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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 197.96 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 197.96 and 106.43 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 197.96 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/197.96 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 197.96 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 21,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067.36/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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