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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 197.94 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 197.94 and 71.32 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 197.94 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/197.94 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 197.94 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 14,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117.08/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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