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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 183.22 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 183.22 and 73.76 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 183.22 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/183.22 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 183.22 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 13,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,514.31/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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