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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.83, 183.28 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.83, 183.28 and 76.05 is: 104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.83 : 183.28 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.83/183.28 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.83x = 183.28 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.83x = 13,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,938.44/132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.93

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