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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.57, 254.73 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.57, 254.73 and 106.96 is: 147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.57 : 254.73 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.57/254.73 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.57x = 254.73 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.57x = 27,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245.92/184.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.62

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