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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 197.53 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 197.53 and 101.24 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 197.53 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/197.53 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 197.53 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 19,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,997.43/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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