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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.63, 198.84 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.63, 198.84 and 71.67 is: 107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.63 : 198.84 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.63/198.84 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.63x = 198.84 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.63x = 14,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250.86/132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.45

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