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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 182.70 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 182.70 and 128.73 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 182.70 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/182.70 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 182.70 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 23,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518.97/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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