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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.12, 254 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.12, 254 and 106.45 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.12 : 254 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.12/254 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.12x = 254 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.12x = 27,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038.94/184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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