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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 187.26 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 187.26 and 132.06 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 187.26 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/187.26 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 187.26 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 24,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,728.93/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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