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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 197.94 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 197.94 and 120.12 is: 179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 197.94 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/197.94 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 197.94 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 23,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,776.55/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.96

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