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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.90, 255.21 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.90, 255.21 and 135.94 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.90 : 255.21 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.90/255.21 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.90x = 255.21 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.90x = 34,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,693.25/184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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