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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 254.06 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 254.06 and 131.60 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 254.06 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/254.06 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 254.06 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 33,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,432.37/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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