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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.09, 197.79 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.09, 197.79 and 106.27 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.09 : 197.79 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.09/197.79 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.09x = 197.79 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.09x = 21,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019.14/132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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