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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.78, 186.81 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.78, 186.81 and 132.18 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.78 : 186.81 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.78/186.81 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.78x = 186.81 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.78x = 24,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,692.40/135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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