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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 254.08 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 254.08 and 114.15 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 254.08 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/254.08 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 254.08 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 29,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,003.23/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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