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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.15, 275.68 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.15, 275.68 and 115.48 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.15 : 275.68 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.15/275.68 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.15x = 275.68 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.15x = 31,835.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,835.53/184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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