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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.36, 254.39 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.36, 254.39 and 101.46 is: 140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.36 : 254.39 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.36/254.39 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.36x = 254.39 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.36x = 25,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,810.41/184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.00

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