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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.07, 253.96 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.07, 253.96 and 105.37 is: 145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.07 : 253.96 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.07/253.96 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.07x = 253.96 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.07x = 26,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,758.87/184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.37

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