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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.11, 276.21 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.11, 276.21 and 132.11 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.11 : 276.21 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.11/276.21 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.11x = 276.21 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.11x = 36,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,491.31/184.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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