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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 254.07 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 254.07 and 121.95 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 254.07 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/254.07 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 254.07 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 30,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,983.84/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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