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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 182.78 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 182.78 and 110.90 is: 152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 182.78 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/182.78 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 182.78 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 20,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,270.30/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.66

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