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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 254.34 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 254.34 and 129.02 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 254.34 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/254.34 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 254.34 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 32,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,814.95/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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