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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 187.10 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 187.10 and 132.75 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 187.10 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/187.10 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 187.10 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 24,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,836.86/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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