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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.88, 184.68 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.88, 184.68 and 131.84 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.88 : 184.68 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.88/184.68 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.88x = 184.68 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.88x = 24,348.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,348.21/132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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