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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 254.31 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 254.31 and 137.18 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 254.31 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/254.31 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 254.31 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 34,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,886.25/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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