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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 254.26 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 254.26 and 131.96 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 254.26 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/254.26 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 254.26 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 33,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,552.15/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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