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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.12, 275.98 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.12, 275.98 and 119.04 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.12 : 275.98 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.12/275.98 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.12x = 275.98 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.12x = 32,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,852.66/184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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