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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 275.72 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 275.72 and 87.62 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 275.72 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/275.72 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 275.72 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 24,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,158.59/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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