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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.53, 182.93 and 77.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.53, 182.93 and 77.27 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.53 : 182.93 = 77.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.53/182.93 = 77.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.53x = 182.93 × 77.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.53x = 14,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133.70/132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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