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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.13, 275.64 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.13, 275.64 and 112.13 is: 167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.13 : 275.64 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.13/275.64 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.13x = 275.64 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.13x = 30,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907.51/184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.86

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