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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.01, 253.86 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.01, 253.86 and 105.31 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.01 : 253.86 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.01/253.86 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.01x = 253.86 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.01x = 26,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,734.00/184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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