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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.49, 185.99 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.49, 185.99 and 132.06 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.49 : 185.99 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.49/185.99 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.49x = 185.99 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.49x = 24,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,561.18/134.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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