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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 188.60 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 188.60 and 132.31 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 188.60 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/188.60 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 188.60 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 24,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,952.53/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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