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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 253.95 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 253.95 and 101.14 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 253.95 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/253.95 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 253.95 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 25,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,684.50/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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