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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.94, 199.36 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.94, 199.36 and 60.75 is: 91.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.94 : 199.36 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.94/199.36 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.94x = 199.36 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.94x = 12,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,111.20/132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.10

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