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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 185.81 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 185.81 and 132.76 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 185.81 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/185.81 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 185.81 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 24,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,668.14/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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