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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.65, 198.12 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.65, 198.12 and 112.14 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.65 : 198.12 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.65/198.12 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.65x = 198.12 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.65x = 22,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217.18/132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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