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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.07, 197.09 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.07, 197.09 and 116.08 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.07 : 197.09 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.07/197.09 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.07x = 197.09 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.07x = 22,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,877.22/132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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