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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.17, 197.87 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.17, 197.87 and 80.73 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.17 : 197.87 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.17/197.87 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.17x = 197.87 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.17x = 15,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,973.64/132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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