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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.82, 197.67 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.82, 197.67 and 132.42 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.82 : 197.67 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.82/197.67 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.82x = 197.67 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.82x = 26,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,175.46/132.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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