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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.14, 197.96 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.14, 197.96 and 71.12 is: 106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.14 : 197.96 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.14/197.96 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.14x = 197.96 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.14x = 14,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078.92/132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.55

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