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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 254.25 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 254.25 and 106.61 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 254.25 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/254.25 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 254.25 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 27,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104.32/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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