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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 198.90 and 41.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 198.90 and 41.26 is: 61.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 198.90 = 41.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/198.90 = 41.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 198.90 × 41.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 8,206.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,206.61/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.89

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