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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.84, 254.99 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.84, 254.99 and 114.88 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.84 : 254.99 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.84/254.99 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.84x = 254.99 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.84x = 29,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,292.90/184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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