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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.09, 198 and 50.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.09, 198 and 50.91 is: 76.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.09 : 198 = 50.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.09/198 = 50.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.09x = 198 × 50.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.09x = 10,080.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080.18/132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.31

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