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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 189.87 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 189.87 and 132.45 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 189.87 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/189.87 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 189.87 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 25,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,148.28/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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