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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.52, 182.86 and 77.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.52, 182.86 and 77.26 is: 106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.52 : 182.86 = 77.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.52/182.86 = 77.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.52x = 182.86 × 77.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.52x = 14,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,127.76/132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.61

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