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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 258.87 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 258.87 and 132.37 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 258.87 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/258.87 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 258.87 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 34,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,266.47/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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