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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.12, 275.92 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.12, 275.92 and 145.43 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.12 : 275.92 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.12/275.92 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.12x = 275.92 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.12x = 40,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124.94/184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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