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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.34, 254.53 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.34, 254.53 and 138.24 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.34 : 254.53 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.34/254.53 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.34x = 254.53 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.34x = 35,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,184.95/184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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