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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 197.94 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 197.94 and 83.22 is: 124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 197.94 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/197.94 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 197.94 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 16,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,472.57/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.68

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