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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.83, 199.55 and 78.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.83, 199.55 and 78.76 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.83 : 199.55 = 78.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.83/199.55 = 78.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.83x = 199.55 × 78.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.83x = 15,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716.56/132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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