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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.12, 276.22 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.12, 276.22 and 55.88 is: 83.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.12 : 276.22 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.12/276.22 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.12x = 276.22 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.12x = 15,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435.17/184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.83

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