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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.86, 254.90 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.86, 254.90 and 119.25 is: 164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.86 : 254.90 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.86/254.90 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.86x = 254.90 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.86x = 30,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,396.23/184.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.43

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