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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 275.94 and 87.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 275.94 and 87.84 is: 131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 275.94 = 87.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/275.94 = 87.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 275.94 × 87.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 24,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,238.57/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.63

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