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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 253.69 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 253.69 and 137.37 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 253.69 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/253.69 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 253.69 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 34,849.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,849.05/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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