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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.25, 197.92 and 80.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.25, 197.92 and 80.92 is: 121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.25 : 197.92 = 80.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.25/197.92 = 80.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.25x = 197.92 × 80.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.25x = 16,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015.69/132.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.10

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