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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.86, 254.74 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.86, 254.74 and 135.64 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.86 : 254.74 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.86/254.74 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.86x = 254.74 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.86x = 34,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552.93/184.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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