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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.15, 254.04 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.15, 254.04 and 114.19 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.15 : 254.04 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.15/254.04 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.15x = 254.04 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.15x = 29,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,007.56/184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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