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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 253.88 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 253.88 and 142.56 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 253.88 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/253.88 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 253.88 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 36,192.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,192.42/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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