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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.26, 254.08 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.26, 254.08 and 131.81 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.26 : 254.08 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.26/254.08 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.26x = 254.08 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.26x = 33,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,490.28/184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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