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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 198.93 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 198.93 and 55.52 is: 83.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 198.93 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/198.93 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 198.93 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 11,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,043.48/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.29

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