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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 276.56 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 276.56 and 132.90 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 276.56 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/276.56 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 276.56 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 36,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,754.82/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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