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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.17, 198.14 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.17, 198.14 and 45.45 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.17 : 198.14 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.17/198.14 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.17x = 198.14 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.17x = 9,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005.24/132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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