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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 254.20 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 254.20 and 109.50 is: 151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 254.20 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/254.20 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 254.20 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 27,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834.90/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.15

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