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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.72, 198.96 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.72, 198.96 and 113.47 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.72 : 198.96 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.72/198.96 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.72x = 198.96 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.72x = 22,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575.99/132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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