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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 186.77 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 186.77 and 132.92 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 186.77 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/186.77 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 186.77 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 24,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,825.47/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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