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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 253.73 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 253.73 and 135.07 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 253.73 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/253.73 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 253.73 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 34,271.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,271.01/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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