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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 254.45 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 254.45 and 106.75 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 254.45 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/254.45 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 254.45 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 27,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,162.54/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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