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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 254.98 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 254.98 and 135.72 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 254.98 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/254.98 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 254.98 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 34,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605.89/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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