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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 258.64 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 258.64 and 132.21 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 258.64 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/258.64 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 258.64 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 34,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194.79/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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