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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.93, 254.94 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.93, 254.94 and 132.46 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.93 : 254.94 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.93/254.94 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.93x = 254.94 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.93x = 33,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,769.35/184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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