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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.51, 276.83 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.51, 276.83 and 88.25 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.51 : 276.83 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.51/276.83 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.51x = 276.83 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.51x = 24,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,430.25/184.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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