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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.65, 254.73 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.65, 254.73 and 114.69 is: 158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.65 : 254.73 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.65/254.73 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.65x = 254.73 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.65x = 29,213.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,213.71/184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.22

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