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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 182.16 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 182.16 and 73.80 is: 101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 182.16 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/182.16 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 182.16 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 13,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,443.41/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.84

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