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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 254.74 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 254.74 and 114.68 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 254.74 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/254.74 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 254.74 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 29,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,213.01/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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