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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.19, 198.28 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.19, 198.28 and 45.52 is: 68.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.19 : 198.28 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.19/198.28 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.19x = 198.28 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.19x = 9,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,025.48/132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.28

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