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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 197.78 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 197.78 and 113.96 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 197.78 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/197.78 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 197.78 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 22,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538.93/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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