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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.87, 255.15 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.87, 255.15 and 114.97 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.87 : 255.15 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.87/255.15 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.87x = 255.15 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.87x = 29,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,335.39/184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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