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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.19, 275.81 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.19, 275.81 and 115.61 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.19 : 275.81 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.19/275.81 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.19x = 275.81 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.19x = 31,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884.44/184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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