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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.25, 254.24 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.25, 254.24 and 135.14 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.25 : 254.24 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.25/254.24 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.25x = 254.24 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.25x = 34,357.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,357.99/184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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