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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 254.88 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 254.88 and 135.87 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 254.88 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/254.88 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 254.88 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 34,630.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,630.55/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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