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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 198.08 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 198.08 and 55.03 is: 82.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 198.08 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/198.08 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 198.08 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 10,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,900.34/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.55

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