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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.06, 253.97 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.06, 253.97 and 135.05 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.06 : 253.97 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.06/253.97 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.06x = 253.97 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.06x = 34,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,298.95/184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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