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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.50, 254.75 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.50, 254.75 and 135.45 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.50 : 254.75 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.50/254.75 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.50x = 254.75 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.50x = 34,505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,505.89/184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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