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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.66, 254.57 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.66, 254.57 and 129.23 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.66 : 254.57 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.66/254.57 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.66x = 254.57 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.66x = 32,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,897.48/184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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