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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 198.18 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 198.18 and 74.47 is: 111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 198.18 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/198.18 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 198.18 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 14,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,758.09/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.62

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