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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 198.79 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 198.79 and 60.41 is: 90.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 198.79 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/198.79 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 198.79 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 12,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,008.90/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.57

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