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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.48, 254.70 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.48, 254.70 and 137.92 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.48 : 254.70 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.48/254.70 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.48x = 254.70 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.48x = 35,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,128.22/184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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