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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 254.54 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 254.54 and 106.84 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 254.54 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/254.54 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 254.54 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 27,195.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195.05/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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