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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.63, 198.99 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.63, 198.99 and 116.52 is: 174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.63 : 198.99 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.63/198.99 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.63x = 198.99 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.63x = 23,186.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186.31/132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.82

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