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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 197.92 and 80.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 197.92 and 80.61 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 197.92 = 80.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/197.92 = 80.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 197.92 × 80.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 15,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,954.33/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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