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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.83, 255.02 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.83, 255.02 and 114.86 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.83 : 255.02 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.83/255.02 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.83x = 255.02 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.83x = 29,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,289.75/184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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