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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.78, 255 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.78, 255 and 101.89 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.78 : 255 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.78/255 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.78x = 255 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.78x = 25,980.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,980.68/184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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