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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 254.46 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 254.46 and 138.16 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 254.46 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/254.46 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 254.46 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 35,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156.19/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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