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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.88, 259.07 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.88, 259.07 and 132.53 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.88 : 259.07 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.88/259.07 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.88x = 259.07 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.88x = 34,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,332.59/187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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