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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.87, 255.06 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.87, 255.06 and 132.55 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.87 : 255.06 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.87/255.06 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.87x = 255.06 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.87x = 33,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,807.57/184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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