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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 197.10 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 197.10 and 111.96 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 197.10 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/197.10 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 197.10 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 22,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,067.32/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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