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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 275.98 and 75.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 275.98 and 75.82 is: 113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 275.98 = 75.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/275.98 = 75.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 275.98 × 75.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 20,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924.80/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.64

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