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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.92, 198.21 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.92, 198.21 and 116.74 is: 174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.92 : 198.21 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.92/198.21 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.92x = 198.21 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.92x = 23,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,139.72/132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.08

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