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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.88, 255.12 and 101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.88, 255.12 and 101.99 is: 140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.88 : 255.12 = 101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.88/255.12 = 101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.88x = 255.12 × 101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.88x = 26,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,019.69/184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.74

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