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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 199.14 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 199.14 and 47.28 is: 70.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 199.14 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/199.14 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 199.14 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 9,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,415.34/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.91

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