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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.24, 197.88 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.24, 197.88 and 94.16 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.24 : 197.88 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.24/197.88 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.24x = 197.88 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.24x = 18,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632.38/132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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