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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 198.04 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 198.04 and 114.12 is: 171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 198.04 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/198.04 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 198.04 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 22,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600.32/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.11

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