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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.88, 199.32 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.88, 199.32 and 46.22 is: 69.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.88 : 199.32 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.88/199.32 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.88x = 199.32 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.88x = 9,211.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,211.64/132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.32

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