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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.02 and 50.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.02 and 50.86 is: 76.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.02 = 50.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.02 = 50.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.02 × 50.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 10,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,071.30/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.30

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