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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.29, 254.37 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.29, 254.37 and 122.13 is: 168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.29 : 254.37 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.29/254.37 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.29x = 254.37 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.29x = 31,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,066.21/184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.57

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