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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.52, 254.64 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.52, 254.64 and 101.64 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.52 : 254.64 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.52/254.64 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.52x = 254.64 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.52x = 25,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,881.61/184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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