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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.93, 255.18 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.93, 255.18 and 115.03 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.93 : 255.18 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.93/255.18 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.93x = 255.18 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.93x = 29,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,353.36/184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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