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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 198.38 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 198.38 and 55.24 is: 82.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 198.38 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/198.38 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 198.38 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 10,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,957.74/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.85

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