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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.69, 198.96 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.69, 198.96 and 45.99 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.69 : 198.96 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.69/198.96 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.69x = 198.96 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.69x = 9,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150.17/132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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