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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.66, 255.09 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.66, 255.09 and 133.18 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.66 : 255.09 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.66/255.09 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.66x = 255.09 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.66x = 33,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,972.89/184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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