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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.98, 184.78 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.98, 184.78 and 132.44 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.98 : 184.78 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.98/184.78 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.98x = 184.78 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.98x = 24,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,471.50/132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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