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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.33, 198.44 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.33, 198.44 and 45.64 is: 68.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.33 : 198.44 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.33/198.44 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.33x = 198.44 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.33x = 9,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,056.99/132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.44

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