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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 253.86 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 253.86 and 135.24 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 253.86 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/253.86 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 253.86 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 34,332.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,332.03/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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