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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.10, 275.85 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.10, 275.85 and 129.88 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.10 : 275.85 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.10/275.85 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.10x = 275.85 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.10x = 35,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,826.75/184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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