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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.63, 198.94 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.63, 198.94 and 47.13 is: 70.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.63 : 198.94 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.63/198.94 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.63x = 198.94 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.63x = 9,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,376.04/132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.69

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