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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.58, 254.72 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.58, 254.72 and 101.70 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.58 : 254.72 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.58/254.72 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.58x = 254.72 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.58x = 25,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,905.02/184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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