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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 253.86 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 253.86 and 114.04 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 253.86 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/253.86 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 253.86 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 28,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,950.19/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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