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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 275.40 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 275.40 and 132.48 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 275.40 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/275.40 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 275.40 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 36,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,484.99/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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