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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 254.40 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 254.40 and 105.65 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 254.40 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/254.40 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 254.40 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 26,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,877.36/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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