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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.42, 198.60 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.42, 198.60 and 45.74 is: 68.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.42 : 198.60 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.42/198.60 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.42x = 198.60 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.42x = 9,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082.97/132.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.59

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