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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 183.06 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 183.06 and 127.98 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 183.06 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/183.06 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 183.06 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 23,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428.02/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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