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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.02, 197.96 and 45.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.02, 197.96 and 45.34 is: 67.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.02 : 197.96 = 45.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.02/197.96 = 45.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.02x = 197.96 × 45.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.02x = 8,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,976.15/132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.99

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