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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 255.63 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 255.63 and 132.96 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 255.63 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/255.63 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 255.63 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 33,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,988.56/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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