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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.12, 253.84 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.12, 253.84 and 135 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.12 : 253.84 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.12/253.84 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.12x = 253.84 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.12x = 34,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,268.40/184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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