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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.95, 259.20 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.95, 259.20 and 132.87 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 259.20 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/259.20 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 259.20 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 34,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,439.90/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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