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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.36, 198.57 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.36, 198.57 and 45.72 is: 68.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.36 : 198.57 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.36/198.57 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.36x = 198.57 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.36x = 9,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,078.62/132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.59

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