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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.34, 197.62 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.34, 197.62 and 118.54 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.34 : 197.62 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.34/197.62 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.34x = 197.62 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.34x = 23,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425.87/132.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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