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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.48, 254.59 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.48, 254.59 and 132.03 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.48 : 254.59 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.48/254.59 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.48x = 254.59 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.48x = 33,613.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,613.93/184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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