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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.58, 254.71 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.58, 254.71 and 101.68 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.58 : 254.71 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.58/254.71 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.58x = 254.71 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.58x = 25,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,898.40/184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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