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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 254.52 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 254.52 and 115.60 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 254.52 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/254.52 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 254.52 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 29,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,422.51/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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