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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255.60 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255.60 and 132.66 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255.60 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255.60 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255.60 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 33,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,907.90/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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