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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.37, 254.21 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.37, 254.21 and 131.85 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.37 : 254.21 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.37/254.21 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.37x = 254.21 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.37x = 33,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,516.93/184.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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