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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 275.92 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 275.92 and 136.16 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 275.92 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/275.92 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 275.92 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 37,569.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,569.27/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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