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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 253.89 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 253.89 and 121.92 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 253.89 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/253.89 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 253.89 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 30,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,954.27/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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