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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.71, 254.96 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.71, 254.96 and 111.05 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.71 : 254.96 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.71/254.96 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.71x = 254.96 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.71x = 28,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,311.48/184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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