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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 254.51 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 254.51 and 105.77 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 254.51 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/254.51 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 254.51 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 26,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920.03/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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