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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.87, 254.92 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.87, 254.92 and 129.58 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.87 : 254.92 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.87/254.92 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.87x = 254.92 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.87x = 33,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032.53/184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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