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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.50, 254.55 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.50, 254.55 and 110.79 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.50 : 254.55 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.50/254.55 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.50x = 254.55 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.50x = 28,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,201.59/184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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