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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.68, 197.74 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.68, 197.74 and 132.47 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.68 : 197.74 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.68/197.74 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.68x = 197.74 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.68x = 26,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194.62/132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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