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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 198.32 and 55.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 198.32 and 55.13 is: 82.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 198.32 = 55.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/198.32 = 55.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 198.32 × 55.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 10,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,933.38/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.73

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