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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 254.21 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 254.21 and 113.31 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 254.21 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/254.21 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 254.21 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 28,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,803.97/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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