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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 254.20 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 254.20 and 105.54 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 254.20 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/254.20 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 254.20 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 26,828.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,828.27/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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