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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 198.19 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 198.19 and 55.04 is: 82.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 198.19 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/198.19 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 198.19 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 10,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,907.25/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.56

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