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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.65, 198.96 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.65, 198.96 and 45.98 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.65 : 198.96 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.65/198.96 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.65x = 198.96 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.65x = 9,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,148.18/132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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