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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.07, 182.25 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.07, 182.25 and 92.78 is: 128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.07 : 182.25 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.07/182.25 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.07x = 182.25 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.07x = 16,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,909.16/132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.03

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