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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.76, 684.96 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.76, 684.96 and 132.13 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.76 : 684.96 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.76/684.96 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.76x = 684.96 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.76x = 90,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,503.76/456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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