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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.85, 186.92 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.85, 186.92 and 132.78 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.85 : 186.92 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.85/186.92 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.85x = 186.92 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.85x = 24,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,818.57/135.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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