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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 198.42 and 51.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 198.42 and 51.14 is: 76.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 198.42 = 51.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/198.42 = 51.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 198.42 × 51.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 10,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,147.20/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.72

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