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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 254.52 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 254.52 and 135.24 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 254.52 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/254.52 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 254.52 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 34,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421.28/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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