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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 255.04 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 255.04 and 143.68 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 255.04 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/255.04 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 255.04 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 36,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,644.15/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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