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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 254.82 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 254.82 and 106 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 254.82 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/254.82 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 254.82 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 27,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010.92/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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