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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 197.91 and 45.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 197.91 and 45.29 is: 67.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 197.91 = 45.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/197.91 = 45.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 197.91 × 45.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 8,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,963.34/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.89

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