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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.80, 182.76 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.80, 182.76 and 127.34 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.80 : 182.76 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.80/182.76 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.80x = 182.76 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.80x = 23,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272.66/132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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