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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.47, 198.49 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.47, 198.49 and 110.87 is: 166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.47 : 198.49 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.47/198.49 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.47x = 198.49 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.47x = 22,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006.59/132.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.13

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