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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.67, 198.70 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.67, 198.70 and 108.46 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.67 : 198.70 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.67/198.70 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.67x = 198.70 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.67x = 21,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,551.00/132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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