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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 182.30 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 182.30 and 76.84 is: 106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 182.30 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/182.30 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 182.30 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 14,007.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,007.09/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.05

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