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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.39, 254.44 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.39, 254.44 and 109.71 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.39 : 254.44 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.39/254.44 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.39x = 254.44 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.39x = 27,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915.47/184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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