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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.78, 685.09 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.78, 685.09 and 132.08 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.78 : 685.09 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.78/685.09 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.78x = 685.09 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.78x = 90,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,486.69/456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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