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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.48, 254.63 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.48, 254.63 and 129.23 is: 178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.48 : 254.63 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.48/254.63 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.48x = 254.63 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.48x = 32,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,904.88/184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.37

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