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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.40, 198.62 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.40, 198.62 and 45.74 is: 68.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.40 : 198.62 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.40/198.62 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.40x = 198.62 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.40x = 9,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,084.88/132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.62

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