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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 196.72 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 196.72 and 130.48 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 196.72 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/196.72 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 196.72 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 25,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,668.03/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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