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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 259.11 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 259.11 and 132.61 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 259.11 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/259.11 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 259.11 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 34,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,360.58/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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