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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 198.35 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 198.35 and 80.80 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 198.35 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/198.35 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 198.35 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 16,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,026.08/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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