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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.48, 254.54 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.48, 254.54 and 119.07 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.48 : 254.54 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.48/254.54 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.48x = 254.54 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.48x = 30,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,308.38/184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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