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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 254.52 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 254.52 and 114.47 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 254.52 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/254.52 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 254.52 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 29,133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,133.63/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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