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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 182.98 and 77.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 182.98 and 77.32 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 182.98 = 77.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/182.98 = 77.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 182.98 × 77.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 14,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148.01/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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