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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.10, 198.11 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.10, 198.11 and 45.43 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.10 : 198.11 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.10/198.11 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.10x = 198.11 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.10x = 8,999.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999.76/132.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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