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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.42, 254.38 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.42, 254.38 and 132.70 is: 183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.42 : 254.38 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.42/254.38 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.42x = 254.38 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.42x = 33,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,756.23/184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.04

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