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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.73, 254.57 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.73, 254.57 and 135.62 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.73 : 254.57 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.73/254.57 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.73x = 254.57 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.73x = 34,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524.78/184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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