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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.83, 199.38 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.83, 199.38 and 55.84 is: 83.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.83 : 199.38 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.83/199.38 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.83x = 199.38 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.83x = 11,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132.10/132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.81

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