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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 254.16 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 254.16 and 101.28 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 254.16 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/254.16 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 254.16 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 25,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,739.99/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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