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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.55, 276.84 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.55, 276.84 and 81.78 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.55 : 276.84 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.55/276.84 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.55x = 276.84 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.55x = 22,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639.98/184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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