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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.33, 197.98 and 105.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.33, 197.98 and 105.00 is: 157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.33 : 197.98 = 105.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.33/197.98 = 105.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.33x = 197.98 × 105.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.33x = 20,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,786.90/132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.08

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