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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.96, 199.36 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.96, 199.36 and 68.83 is: 103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 199.36 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/199.36 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 199.36 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 13,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,721.95/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.20

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