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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 187.10 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 187.10 and 132.84 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 187.10 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/187.10 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 187.10 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 24,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,854.36/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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