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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 187.47 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 187.47 and 132.06 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 187.47 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/187.47 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 187.47 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 24,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,757.29/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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