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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.24, 197.04 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.24, 197.04 and 130.08 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.24 : 197.04 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.24/197.04 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.24x = 197.04 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.24x = 25,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,630.96/132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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