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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.13, 275.72 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.13, 275.72 and 126.21 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.13 : 275.72 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.13/275.72 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.13x = 275.72 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.13x = 34,797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,797.99/184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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