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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.36, 254.38 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.36, 254.38 and 106.72 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.36 : 254.38 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.36/254.38 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.36x = 254.38 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.36x = 27,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,147.43/184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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