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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 198.39 and 55.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 198.39 and 55.17 is: 82.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 198.39 = 55.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/198.39 = 55.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 198.39 × 55.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 10,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,944.72/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.78

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