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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.38, 197.50 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.38, 197.50 and 112.14 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.38 : 197.50 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.38/197.50 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.38x = 197.50 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.38x = 22,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147.65/132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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