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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.64, 255.05 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.64, 255.05 and 135.79 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.64 : 255.05 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.64/255.05 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.64x = 255.05 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.64x = 34,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633.24/184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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