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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.81, 259.09 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.81, 259.09 and 132.52 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.81 : 259.09 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.81/259.09 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.81x = 259.09 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.81x = 34,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,334.61/187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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