Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.58, 198.84 and 36.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 132.58, 198.84 and 36.40 is: 54.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132.58 : 198.84 = 36.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132.58/198.84 = 36.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132.58x = 198.84 × 36.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132.58x = 7,237.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,237.78/132.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54.59
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