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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.06, 275.28 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.06, 275.28 and 129.52 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.06 : 275.28 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.06/275.28 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.06x = 275.28 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.06x = 35,654.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,654.27/184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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