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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.15, 253.75 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.15, 253.75 and 134.19 is: 184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.15 : 253.75 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.15/253.75 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.15x = 253.75 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.15x = 34,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,050.71/184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.91

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