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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.19, 182.41 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.19, 182.41 and 76.18 is: 105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.19 : 182.41 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.19/182.41 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.19x = 182.41 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.19x = 13,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,895.99/132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.12

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