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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.49, 254.52 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.49, 254.52 and 105.80 is: 145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.49 : 254.52 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.49/254.52 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.49x = 254.52 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.49x = 26,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,926.94/184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.96

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