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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.61, 254.93 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.61, 254.93 and 135.41 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.61 : 254.93 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.61/254.93 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.61x = 254.93 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.61x = 34,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,518.12/184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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