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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 276.86 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 276.86 and 81.89 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 276.86 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/276.86 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 276.86 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 22,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672.07/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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