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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.18, 197.94 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.18, 197.94 and 110.31 is: 165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.18 : 197.94 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.18/197.94 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.18x = 197.94 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.18x = 21,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,834.76/132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.19

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