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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 253.87 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 253.87 and 131.68 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 253.87 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/253.87 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 253.87 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 33,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,429.27/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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