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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 254.96 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 254.96 and 135.86 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 254.96 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/254.96 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 254.96 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 34,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,638.87/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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