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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 254.56 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 254.56 and 148.16 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 254.56 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/254.56 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 254.56 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 37,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715.61/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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