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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 253.62 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 253.62 and 134.93 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 253.62 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/253.62 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 253.62 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 34,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220.95/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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