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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 254.08 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 254.08 and 142.51 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 254.08 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/254.08 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 254.08 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 36,207.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,207.31/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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