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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.03 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.03 and 58.86 is: 88.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.03 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.03 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.03 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 11,656.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,656.05/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.30

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