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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.62, 184.14 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.62, 184.14 and 131.54 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.62 : 184.14 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.62/184.14 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.62x = 184.14 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.62x = 24,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220.85/132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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