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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.94, 199.44 and 50.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.94, 199.44 and 50.71 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.94 : 199.44 = 50.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.94/199.44 = 50.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.94x = 199.44 × 50.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.94x = 10,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,113.60/132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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