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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.28, 198.40 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.28, 198.40 and 45.61 is: 68.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.28 : 198.40 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.28/198.40 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.28x = 198.40 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.28x = 9,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,047.80/132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.40

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