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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.48, 197.84 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.48, 197.84 and 116.28 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.48 : 197.84 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.48/197.84 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.48x = 197.84 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.48x = 23,004.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004.84/132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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