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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 254.71 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 254.71 and 104.83 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 254.71 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/254.71 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 254.71 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 26,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701.06/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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