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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 254 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 254 and 137.44 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 254 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/254 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 254 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 34,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,909.76/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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