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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 198.01 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 198.01 and 55 is: 82.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 198.01 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/198.01 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 198.01 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 10,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,890.55/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.47

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