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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 264.52 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 264.52 and 132.70 is: 182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 264.52 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/264.52 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 264.52 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 35,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,101.80/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.99

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