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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.10, 275.85 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.10, 275.85 and 143.52 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.10 : 275.85 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.10/275.85 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.10x = 275.85 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.10x = 39,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,589.99/184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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