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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 253.80 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 253.80 and 134.94 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 253.80 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/253.80 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 253.80 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 34,247.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247.77/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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