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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.40, 185 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.40, 185 and 132.40 is: 185

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.40 : 185 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.40/185 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.40x = 185 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.40x = 24,494
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,494/132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185

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