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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.93, 259.26 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.93, 259.26 and 132.67 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.93 : 259.26 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.93/259.26 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.93x = 259.26 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.93x = 34,396.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,396.02/187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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