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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 254.73 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 254.73 and 110.91 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 254.73 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/254.73 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 254.73 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 28,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252.10/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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