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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 198.31 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 198.31 and 74.41 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 198.31 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/198.31 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 198.31 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 14,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756.25/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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