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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 253.96 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 253.96 and 115.12 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 253.96 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/253.96 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 253.96 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 29,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,235.88/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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