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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.48, 254.68 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.48, 254.68 and 145.76 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.48 : 254.68 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.48/254.68 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.48x = 254.68 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.48x = 37,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,122.16/184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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