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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 254.70 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 254.70 and 114.63 is: 158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 254.70 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/254.70 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 254.70 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 29,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,196.26/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.22

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