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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 254.22 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 254.22 and 101.33 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 254.22 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/254.22 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 254.22 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 25,759.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759.41/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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