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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.64, 254.32 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.64, 254.32 and 132.12 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.64 : 254.32 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.64/254.32 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.64x = 254.32 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.64x = 33,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600.76/184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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