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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.11, 275.69 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.11, 275.69 and 126.51 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.11 : 275.69 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.11/275.69 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.11x = 275.69 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.11x = 34,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,876.91/184.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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