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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.39, 197.66 and 111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.39, 197.66 and 111.89 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.39 : 197.66 = 111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.39/197.66 = 111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.39x = 197.66 × 111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.39x = 22,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,114.63/132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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