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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 199.32 and 78.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 199.32 and 78.76 is: 118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 199.32 = 78.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/199.32 = 78.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 199.32 × 78.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 15,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,698.44/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.25

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