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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 186.54 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 186.54 and 131.92 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 186.54 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/186.54 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 186.54 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 24,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,608.36/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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