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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.09, 197.98 and 80.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.09, 197.98 and 80.65 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.09 : 197.98 = 80.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.09/197.98 = 80.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.09x = 197.98 × 80.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.09x = 15,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967.13/132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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