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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 258.36 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 258.36 and 132.06 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 258.36 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/258.36 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 258.36 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 34,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,119.02/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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