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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.23, 182.50 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.23, 182.50 and 76.97 is: 106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.23 : 182.50 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.23/182.50 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.23x = 182.50 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.23x = 14,047.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,047.29/132.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.23

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