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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 197.96 and 50.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 197.96 and 50.90 is: 76.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 197.96 = 50.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/197.96 = 50.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 197.96 × 50.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 10,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,076.40/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.31

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