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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.39, 255.69 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.39, 255.69 and 132.87 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.39 : 255.69 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.39/255.69 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.39x = 255.69 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.39x = 33,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974.49/185.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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