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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.40, 254.42 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.40, 254.42 and 106.76 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.40 : 254.42 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.40/254.42 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.40x = 254.42 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.40x = 27,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161.88/184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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