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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.61, 182.98 and 77.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.61, 182.98 and 77.35 is: 106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.61 : 182.98 = 77.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.61/182.98 = 77.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.61x = 182.98 × 77.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.61x = 14,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,153.50/132.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.73

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