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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 254.50 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 254.50 and 131.89 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 254.50 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/254.50 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 254.50 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 33,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,565.17/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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