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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 199.86 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 199.86 and 68.91 is: 103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 199.86 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/199.86 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 199.86 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 13,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,772.35/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.56

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