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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 253.91 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 253.91 and 114.09 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 253.91 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/253.91 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 253.91 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 28,969.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,969.35/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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