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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 197.94 and 80.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 197.94 and 80.79 is: 121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 197.94 = 80.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/197.94 = 80.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 197.94 × 80.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 15,991.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991.57/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.03

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