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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.10, 254.19 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.10, 254.19 and 137.99 is: 190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.10 : 254.19 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.10/254.19 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.10x = 254.19 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.10x = 35,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,074.41/184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.52

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