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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 186.57 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 186.57 and 132.45 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 186.57 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/186.57 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 186.57 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 24,711.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,711.20/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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