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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.08 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.08 and 54.96 is: 82.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.08 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.08 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.08 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 10,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,886.48/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.47

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