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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 276.12 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 276.12 and 112.20 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 276.12 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/276.12 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 276.12 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 30,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,980.66/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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