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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.15, 197.83 and 70.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.15, 197.83 and 70.30 is: 105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.15 : 197.83 = 70.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.15/197.83 = 70.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.15x = 197.83 × 70.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.15x = 13,907.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,907.45/132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.24

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