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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 198.12 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 198.12 and 55.06 is: 82.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 198.12 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/198.12 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 198.12 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 10,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,908.49/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.54

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