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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.66, 183.08 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.66, 183.08 and 77.40 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.66 : 183.08 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.66/183.08 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.66x = 183.08 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.66x = 14,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,170.39/132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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