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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 275.91 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 275.91 and 74.34 is: 111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 275.91 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/275.91 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 275.91 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 20,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,511.65/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.45

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