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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.07, 197.88 and 71.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.07, 197.88 and 71.23 is: 106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.07 : 197.88 = 71.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.07/197.88 = 71.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.07x = 197.88 × 71.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.07x = 14,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,094.99/132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.72

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