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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.36, 254.48 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.36, 254.48 and 106.80 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.36 : 254.48 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.36/254.48 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.36x = 254.48 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.36x = 27,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,178.46/184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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