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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 258.86 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 258.86 and 132.36 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 258.86 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/258.86 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 258.86 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 34,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,262.71/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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