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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 254.75 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 254.75 and 105.91 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 254.75 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/254.75 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 254.75 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 26,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981.02/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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