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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.35, 198.53 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.35, 198.53 and 46.85 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.35 : 198.53 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.35/198.53 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.35x = 198.53 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.35x = 9,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,301.13/132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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