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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.32, 254.51 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.32, 254.51 and 114.48 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.32 : 254.51 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.32/254.51 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.32x = 254.51 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.32x = 29,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,135.73/184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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