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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.64, 254.93 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.64, 254.93 and 114.81 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.64 : 254.93 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.64/254.93 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.64x = 254.93 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.64x = 29,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,266.66/184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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