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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.11, 197.84 and 111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.11, 197.84 and 111.77 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.11 : 197.84 = 111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.11/197.84 = 111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.11x = 197.84 × 111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.11x = 22,111.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,111.87/132.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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