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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.42, 254.52 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.42, 254.52 and 105.75 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.42 : 254.52 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.42/254.52 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.42x = 254.52 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.42x = 26,915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,915.49/184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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