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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 276.65 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 276.65 and 88.14 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 276.65 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/276.65 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 276.65 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 24,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.49/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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