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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 254.78 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 254.78 and 135.73 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 254.78 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/254.78 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 254.78 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 34,581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581.29/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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