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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.27, 198.48 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.27, 198.48 and 71.45 is: 107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.27 : 198.48 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.27/198.48 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.27x = 198.48 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.27x = 14,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180.40/132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.21

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