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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.75, 254.96 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.75, 254.96 and 107.13 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.75 : 254.96 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.75/254.96 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.75x = 254.96 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.75x = 27,313.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,313.86/184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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