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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 253.86 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 253.86 and 128.94 is: 177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 253.86 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/253.86 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 253.86 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 32,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,732.71/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.88

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