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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 254.14 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 254.14 and 114.23 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 254.14 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/254.14 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 254.14 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 29,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,030.41/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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