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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.68, 685.01 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.68, 685.01 and 132.04 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.68 : 685.01 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.68/685.01 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.68x = 685.01 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.68x = 90,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,448.72/456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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