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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 184.40 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 184.40 and 132.63 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 184.40 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/184.40 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 184.40 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 24,456.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456.31/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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