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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 254.37 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 254.37 and 106.71 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 254.37 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/254.37 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 254.37 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 27,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,143.82/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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