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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.11, 254.18 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.11, 254.18 and 142.59 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.11 : 254.18 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.11/254.18 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.11x = 254.18 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.11x = 36,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,243.53/184.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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