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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.01, 254.01 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.01, 254.01 and 135.24 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.01 : 254.01 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.01/254.01 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.01x = 254.01 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.01x = 34,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352.31/184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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