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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 197.98 and 50.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 197.98 and 50.82 is: 76.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 197.98 = 50.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/197.98 = 50.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 197.98 × 50.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 10,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061.34/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.19

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