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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 254.39 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 254.39 and 137.68 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 254.39 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/254.39 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 254.39 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 35,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025.30/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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