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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.31, 254.31 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.31, 254.31 and 135.20 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.31 : 254.31 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.31/254.31 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.31x = 254.31 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.31x = 34,382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,382.71/184.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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