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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 254.04 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 254.04 and 115.12 is: 158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 254.04 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/254.04 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 254.04 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 29,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,245.08/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.94

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