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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 254.12 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 254.12 and 114.17 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 254.12 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/254.12 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 254.12 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 29,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012.88/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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