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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 199.32 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 199.32 and 116.50 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 199.32 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/199.32 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 199.32 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 23,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,220.78/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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