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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 197.88 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 197.88 and 120.64 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 197.88 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/197.88 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 197.88 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 23,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,872.24/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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