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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.27, 197.64 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.27, 197.64 and 101.25 is: 151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.27 : 197.64 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.27/197.64 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.27x = 197.64 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.27x = 20,011.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,011.05/132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.29

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