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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 196.76 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 196.76 and 131.12 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 196.76 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/196.76 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 196.76 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 25,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,799.17/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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