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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 258.64 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 258.64 and 132.18 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 258.64 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/258.64 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 258.64 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 34,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187.93/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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