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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 275.59 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 275.59 and 107.20 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 275.59 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/275.59 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 275.59 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 29,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,543.25/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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