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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 258.58 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 258.58 and 132.10 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 258.58 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/258.58 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 258.58 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 34,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158.42/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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