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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.57, 254.56 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.57, 254.56 and 114.66 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.57 : 254.56 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.57/254.56 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.57x = 254.56 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.57x = 29,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,187.78/184.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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