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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.58, 198.84 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.58, 198.84 and 45.90 is: 68.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.58 : 198.84 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.58/198.84 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.58x = 198.84 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.58x = 9,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126.76/132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.84

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