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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.22, 275.82 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.22, 275.82 and 126.32 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.22 : 275.82 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.22/275.82 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.22x = 275.82 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.22x = 34,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,841.58/184.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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