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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 198.96 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 198.96 and 109.68 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 198.96 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/198.96 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 198.96 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 21,821.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,821.93/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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