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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 259.26 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 259.26 and 132.66 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 259.26 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/259.26 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 259.26 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 34,393.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,393.43/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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