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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.71, 183.12 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.71, 183.12 and 77.44 is: 106.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.71 : 183.12 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.71/183.12 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.71x = 183.12 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.71x = 14,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180.81/132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.86

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