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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 254.40 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 254.40 and 109.68 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 254.40 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/254.40 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 254.40 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 27,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902.59/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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