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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 199.12 and 47.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 199.12 and 47.26 is: 70.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 199.12 = 47.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/199.12 = 47.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 199.12 × 47.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 9,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410.41/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.88

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