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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.77, 183.22 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.77, 183.22 and 73.75 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.77 : 183.22 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.77/183.22 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.77x = 183.22 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.77x = 13,513.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,513.13/132.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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