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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 182.57 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 182.57 and 77.04 is: 106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 182.57 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/182.57 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 182.57 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 14,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,064.81/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.31

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