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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.09, 253.95 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.09, 253.95 and 121.05 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.09 : 253.95 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.09/253.95 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.09x = 253.95 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.09x = 30,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,740.65/184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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