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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.57, 182.84 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.57, 182.84 and 82.76 is: 114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.57 : 182.84 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.57/182.84 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.57x = 182.84 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.57x = 15,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130.51/132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.13

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