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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 183.54 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 183.54 and 127.06 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 183.54 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/183.54 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 183.54 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 23,320.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,320.59/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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