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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.79, 254.99 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.79, 254.99 and 101.89 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.79 : 254.99 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.79/254.99 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.79x = 254.99 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.79x = 25,980.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,980.93/184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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