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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.39, 254.45 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.39, 254.45 and 101.49 is: 140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.39 : 254.45 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.39/254.45 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.39x = 254.45 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.39x = 25,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824.13/184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.05

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