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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.62, 198.92 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.62, 198.92 and 60.48 is: 90.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.62 : 198.92 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.62/198.92 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.62x = 198.92 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.62x = 12,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,030.68/132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.72

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