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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.36, 198.63 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.36, 198.63 and 68.28 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.36 : 198.63 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.36/198.63 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.36x = 198.63 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.36x = 13,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562.46/132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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