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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 187.92 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 187.92 and 132.92 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 187.92 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/187.92 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 187.92 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 24,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978.33/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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