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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 185.90 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 185.90 and 132.54 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 185.90 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/185.90 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 185.90 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 24,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638.52/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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