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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.52, 254.56 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.52, 254.56 and 115.56 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.52 : 254.56 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.52/254.56 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.52x = 254.56 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.52x = 29,416.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,416.95/184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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