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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.30, 254.29 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.30, 254.29 and 106.68 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.30 : 254.29 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.30/254.29 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.30x = 254.29 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.30x = 27,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,127.66/184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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