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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.68, 198.48 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.68, 198.48 and 105.68 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.68 : 198.48 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.68/198.48 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.68x = 198.48 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.68x = 20,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,975.37/132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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