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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 183.26 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 183.26 and 77.52 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 183.26 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/183.26 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 183.26 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 14,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206.32/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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