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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.54, 276.85 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.54, 276.85 and 127.13 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.54 : 276.85 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.54/276.85 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.54x = 276.85 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.54x = 35,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195.94/184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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