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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.15, 275.92 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.15, 275.92 and 115.52 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.15 : 275.92 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.15/275.92 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.15x = 275.92 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.15x = 31,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,873.70/184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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