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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.67, 254.77 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.67, 254.77 and 135.66 is: 187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.67 : 254.77 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.67/254.77 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.67x = 254.77 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.67x = 34,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,561.76/184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.16

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