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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 254.97 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 254.97 and 101.88 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 254.97 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/254.97 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 254.97 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 25,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,976.34/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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