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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 182.42 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 182.42 and 76.98 is: 106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 182.42 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/182.42 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 182.42 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 14,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,042.69/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.21

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