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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 254.59 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 254.59 and 137.97 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 254.59 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/254.59 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 254.59 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 35,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125.44/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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