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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.19, 197.97 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.19, 197.97 and 78.12 is: 117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.19 : 197.97 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.19/197.97 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.19x = 197.97 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.19x = 15,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465.42/132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.00

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