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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.78, 254.94 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.78, 254.94 and 114.85 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.78 : 254.94 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.78/254.94 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.78x = 254.94 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.78x = 29,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,279.86/184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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