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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.23, 198.38 and 51.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.23, 198.38 and 51.11 is: 76.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.23 : 198.38 = 51.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.23/198.38 = 51.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.23x = 198.38 × 51.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.23x = 10,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138.95/132.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.68

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