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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.94, 255.39 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.94, 255.39 and 116.06 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.94 : 255.39 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.94/255.39 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.94x = 255.39 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.94x = 29,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,640.56/184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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