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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.47, 254.66 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.47, 254.66 and 106.83 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.47 : 254.66 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.47/254.66 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.47x = 254.66 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.47x = 27,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,205.33/184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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