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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.81, 254.99 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.81, 254.99 and 111.12 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.81 : 254.99 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.81/254.99 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.81x = 254.99 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.81x = 28,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,334.49/184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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