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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 254.42 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 254.42 and 132.09 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 254.42 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/254.42 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 254.42 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 33,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,606.34/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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