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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 197.82 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 197.82 and 110.84 is: 165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 197.82 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/197.82 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 197.82 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 21,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925.38/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.84

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