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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.95, 254.99 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.95, 254.99 and 132.55 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.95 : 254.99 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.95/254.99 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.95x = 254.99 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.95x = 33,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,798.92/184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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