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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.83, 198.87 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.83, 198.87 and 116.27 is: 174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.83 : 198.87 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.83/198.87 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.83x = 198.87 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.83x = 23,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,121.62/132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.08

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