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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.56, 186 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.56, 186 and 132.40 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.56 : 186 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.56/186 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.56x = 186 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.56x = 24,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,626.40/134.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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