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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 198.23 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 198.23 and 55.07 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 198.23 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/198.23 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 198.23 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 10,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,916.53/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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