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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.42, 197.66 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.42, 197.66 and 121.60 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.42 : 197.66 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.42/197.66 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.42x = 197.66 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.42x = 24,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,035.46/132.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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