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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.85, 254.94 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.85, 254.94 and 111.15 is: 153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.85 : 254.94 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.85/254.94 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.85x = 254.94 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.85x = 28,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,336.58/184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.30

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