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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.64, 254.67 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.64, 254.67 and 131.39 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.64 : 254.67 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.64/254.67 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.64x = 254.67 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.64x = 33,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,459.82/184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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