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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.82, 183.27 and 73.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.82, 183.27 and 73.79 is: 101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.82 : 183.27 = 73.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.82/183.27 = 73.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.82x = 183.27 × 73.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.82x = 13,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,523.95/132.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.82

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