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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 254 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 254 and 137.52 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 254 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/254 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 254 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 34,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,930.08/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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