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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.51, 258.49 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.51, 258.49 and 132.08 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.51 : 258.49 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.51/258.49 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.51x = 258.49 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.51x = 34,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,141.36/187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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