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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.59, 184.52 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.59, 184.52 and 132.16 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.59 : 184.52 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.59/184.52 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.59x = 184.52 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.59x = 24,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,385.24/134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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