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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.69, 254.90 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.69, 254.90 and 129.51 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.69 : 254.90 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.69/254.90 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.69x = 254.90 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.69x = 33,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,012.42/184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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