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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.27, 275.96 and 129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.27, 275.96 and 129.91 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.27 : 275.96 = 129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.27/275.96 = 129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.27x = 275.96 × 129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.27x = 35,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,849.31/184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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