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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.52, 254.54 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.52, 254.54 and 110.86 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.52 : 254.54 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.52/254.54 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.52x = 254.54 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.52x = 28,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,218.30/184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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