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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 254.46 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 254.46 and 135.42 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 254.46 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/254.46 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 254.46 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 34,458.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,458.97/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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