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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.14, 197.94 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.14, 197.94 and 106.32 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.14 : 197.94 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.14/197.94 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.14x = 197.94 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.14x = 21,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,044.98/132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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