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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 253.87 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 253.87 and 105.30 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 253.87 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/253.87 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 253.87 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 26,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732.51/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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