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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 254.90 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 254.90 and 141.09 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 254.90 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/254.90 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 254.90 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 35,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,963.14/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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