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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 254.90 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 254.90 and 135.66 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 254.90 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/254.90 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 254.90 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 34,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,579.06/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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