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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 198.05 and 45.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 198.05 and 45.37 is: 68.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 198.05 = 45.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/198.05 = 45.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 198.05 × 45.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 8,985.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,985.83/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.05

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