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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 199.56 and 46.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 199.56 and 46.35 is: 69.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 199.56 = 46.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/199.56 = 46.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 199.56 × 46.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 9,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,249.61/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.55

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