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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 198.78 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 198.78 and 68.68 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 198.78 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/198.78 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 198.78 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 13,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,652.21/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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