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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 198.32 and 51.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 198.32 and 51.04 is: 76.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 198.32 = 51.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/198.32 = 51.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 198.32 × 51.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 10,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,122.25/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.56

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