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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 198.78 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 198.78 and 115.32 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 198.78 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/198.78 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 198.78 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 22,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923.31/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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