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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 254.83 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 254.83 and 106.01 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 254.83 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/254.83 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 254.83 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 27,014.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,014.53/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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