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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.49, 254.55 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.49, 254.55 and 114.44 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.49 : 254.55 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.49/254.55 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.49x = 254.55 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.49x = 29,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,130.70/184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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