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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.31, 197.94 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.31, 197.94 and 113.88 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.31 : 197.94 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.31/197.94 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.31x = 197.94 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.31x = 22,541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,541.41/132.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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