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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.73, 254.91 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.73, 254.91 and 101.83 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.73 : 254.91 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.73/254.91 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.73x = 254.91 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.73x = 25,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,956.98/184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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