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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.69, 199.08 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.69, 199.08 and 60.60 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.69 : 199.08 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.69/199.08 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.69x = 199.08 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.69x = 12,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,064.25/132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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