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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.71, 685.13 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.71, 685.13 and 132.03 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.71 : 685.13 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.71/685.13 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.71x = 685.13 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.71x = 90,457.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,457.05/456.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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