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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.39, 254.48 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.39, 254.48 and 109.74 is: 151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.39 : 254.48 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.39/254.48 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.39x = 254.48 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.39x = 27,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926.64/184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.45

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