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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 198.94 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 198.94 and 71.76 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 198.94 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/198.94 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 198.94 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 14,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,276.64/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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