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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 254.25 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 254.25 and 105.57 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 254.25 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/254.25 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 254.25 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 26,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,841.17/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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