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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 186.12 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 186.12 and 132.12 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 186.12 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/186.12 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 186.12 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 24,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,590.17/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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