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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.83, 254.97 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.83, 254.97 and 111.12 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.83 : 254.97 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.83/254.97 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.83x = 254.97 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.83x = 28,332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332.27/184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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