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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 254.32 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 254.32 and 137.70 is: 190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 254.32 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/254.32 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 254.32 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 35,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019.86/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.18

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