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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.11, 182.31 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.11, 182.31 and 76.87 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.11 : 182.31 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.11/182.31 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.11x = 182.31 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.11x = 14,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,013.52/132.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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