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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.32, 198.68 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.32, 198.68 and 115.32 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.32 : 198.68 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.32/198.68 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.32x = 198.68 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.32x = 22,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911.78/132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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