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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 197.48 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 197.48 and 113.29 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 197.48 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/197.48 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 197.48 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 22,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,372.30/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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