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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.32, 275.76 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.32, 275.76 and 136.08 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.32 : 275.76 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.32/275.76 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.32x = 275.76 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.32x = 37,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525.42/184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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