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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.06, 253.82 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.06, 253.82 and 142.54 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.06 : 253.82 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.06/253.82 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.06x = 253.82 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.06x = 36,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,179.50/184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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