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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 197.94 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 197.94 and 75 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 197.94 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/197.94 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 197.94 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 14,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,845.50/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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