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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.10, 254.04 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.10, 254.04 and 105.42 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.10 : 254.04 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.10/254.04 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.10x = 254.04 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.10x = 26,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,780.90/184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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