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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.65, 684.96 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.65, 684.96 and 132.02 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.65 : 684.96 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.65/684.96 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.65x = 684.96 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.65x = 90,424.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,424.99/456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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