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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.56, 197.86 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.56, 197.86 and 115.58 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.56 : 197.86 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.56/197.86 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.56x = 197.86 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.56x = 22,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868.66/132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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