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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 254.52 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 254.52 and 106.86 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 254.52 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/254.52 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 254.52 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 27,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,198.01/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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