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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 275.82 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 275.82 and 119.02 is: 178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 275.82 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/275.82 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 275.82 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 32,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,828.10/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.37

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