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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 185.62 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 185.62 and 132.96 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 185.62 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/185.62 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 185.62 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 24,680.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680.04/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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