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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 254.59 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 254.59 and 138.07 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 254.59 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/254.59 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 254.59 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 35,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,151.24/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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