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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 253.81 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 253.81 and 135.18 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 253.81 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/253.81 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 253.81 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 34,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310.04/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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