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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.19, 182.42 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.19, 182.42 and 76.92 is: 106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.19 : 182.42 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.19/182.42 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.19x = 182.42 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.19x = 14,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,031.36/132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.15

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