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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.97 and 45.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.97 and 45.33 is: 67.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.97 = 45.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.97 = 45.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.97 × 45.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 8,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,973.98/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.98

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