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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.92 and 50.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.92 and 50.91 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.92 = 50.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.92 = 50.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.92 × 50.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 10,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,076.11/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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