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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 258.39 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 258.39 and 132.12 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 258.39 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/258.39 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 258.39 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 34,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,138.49/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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