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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.29, 197.82 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.29, 197.82 and 113.27 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.29 : 197.82 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.29/197.82 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.29x = 197.82 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.29x = 22,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,407.57/132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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