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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.82, 199.36 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.82, 199.36 and 84.76 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.82 : 199.36 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.82/199.36 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.82x = 199.36 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.82x = 16,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,897.75/132.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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