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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.13, 254.21 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.13, 254.21 and 118.75 is: 163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.13 : 254.21 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.13/254.21 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.13x = 254.21 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.13x = 30,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,185.57/184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.94

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