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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.18, 197.70 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.18, 197.70 and 114.36 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.18 : 197.70 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.18/197.70 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.18x = 197.70 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.18x = 22,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608.97/132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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