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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.99, 255.10 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.99, 255.10 and 132.43 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.99 : 255.10 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.99/255.10 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.99x = 255.10 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.99x = 33,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,782.89/184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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