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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.29, 255.45 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.29, 255.45 and 132.81 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.29 : 255.45 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.29/255.45 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.29x = 255.45 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.29x = 33,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,928.01/185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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