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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 254.70 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 254.70 and 135.54 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 254.70 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/254.70 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 254.70 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 34,522.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,522.04/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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