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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.19, 182.43 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.19, 182.43 and 76.97 is: 106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.19 : 182.43 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.19/182.43 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.19x = 182.43 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.19x = 14,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,040.34/132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.21

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