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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.94, 255 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.94, 255 and 135.84 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.94 : 255 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.94/255 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.94x = 255 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.94x = 34,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,639.20/184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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