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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.13, 276.09 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.13, 276.09 and 126.42 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.13 : 276.09 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.13/276.09 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.13x = 276.09 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.13x = 34,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,901.79/184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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