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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.29, 198.52 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.29, 198.52 and 55.25 is: 82.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.29 : 198.52 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.29/198.52 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.29x = 198.52 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.29x = 10,968.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,968.23/132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.91

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