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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 254.18 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 254.18 and 101.31 is: 139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 254.18 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/254.18 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 254.18 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 25,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,750.28/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.80

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