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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 187.40 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 187.40 and 132.95 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 187.40 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/187.40 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 187.40 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 24,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,914.17/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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