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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 254.01 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 254.01 and 114.10 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 254.01 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/254.01 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 254.01 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 28,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,982.54/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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