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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 254.66 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 254.66 and 106.96 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 254.66 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/254.66 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 254.66 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 27,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,238.43/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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