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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 254.14 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 254.14 and 135.27 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 254.14 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/254.14 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 254.14 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 34,377.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,377.18/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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