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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.06, 275.69 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.06, 275.69 and 118.85 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.06 : 275.69 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.06/275.69 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.06x = 275.69 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.06x = 32,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,765.76/184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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