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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.34, 198.78 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.34, 198.78 and 116.14 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.34 : 198.78 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.34/198.78 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.34x = 198.78 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.34x = 23,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,086.31/132.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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