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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 186.63 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 186.63 and 132 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 186.63 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/186.63 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 186.63 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 24,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635.16/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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