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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.53, 198.72 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.53, 198.72 and 112.07 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.53 : 198.72 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.53/198.72 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.53x = 198.72 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.53x = 22,269.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269.56/132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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