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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 254.92 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 254.92 and 107.12 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 254.92 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/254.92 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 254.92 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 27,307.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307.03/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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