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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.72, 254.93 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.72, 254.93 and 106.05 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.72 : 254.93 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.72/254.93 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.72x = 254.93 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.72x = 27,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,033.84/184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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