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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.96, 199.45 and 46.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.96, 199.45 and 46.30 is: 69.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 199.45 = 46.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/199.45 = 46.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 199.45 × 46.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 9,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234.54/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.45

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