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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.84, 199.06 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.84, 199.06 and 78.72 is: 117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 199.06 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/199.06 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 199.06 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 15,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670.00/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.96

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