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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 254.10 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 254.10 and 121.83 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 254.10 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/254.10 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 254.10 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 30,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,957.00/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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