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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.29, 254.29 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.29, 254.29 and 110.62 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.29 : 254.29 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.29/254.29 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.29x = 254.29 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.29x = 28,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,129.56/184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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