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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.84, 197.85 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.84, 197.85 and 132.15 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 197.85 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/197.85 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 197.85 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 26,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145.88/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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