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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 254.66 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 254.66 and 114.64 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 254.66 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/254.66 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 254.66 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 29,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,193.44/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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