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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.89, 199.34 and 36.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.89, 199.34 and 36.71 is: 55.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.89 : 199.34 = 36.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.89/199.34 = 36.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.89x = 199.34 × 36.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.89x = 7,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316.59/132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.06

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