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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 254.39 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 254.39 and 129.15 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 254.39 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/254.39 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 254.39 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 32,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,854.47/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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