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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.25, 198.44 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.25, 198.44 and 75.25 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.25 : 198.44 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.25/198.44 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.25x = 198.44 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.25x = 14,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,932.61/132.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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