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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.41, 198.75 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.41, 198.75 and 81.11 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.41 : 198.75 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.41/198.75 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.41x = 198.75 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.41x = 16,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,120.61/132.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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