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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 254.76 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 254.76 and 106.96 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 254.76 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/254.76 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 254.76 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 27,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,249.13/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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