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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.25, 254.21 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.25, 254.21 and 110.57 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.25 : 254.21 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.25/254.21 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.25x = 254.21 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.25x = 28,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,107.11/184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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