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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 187.58 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 187.58 and 132.20 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 187.58 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/187.58 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 187.58 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 24,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,798.08/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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