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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 275.82 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 275.82 and 87.64 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 275.82 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/275.82 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 275.82 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 24,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,172.86/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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