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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.63, 277.08 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.63, 277.08 and 88.51 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.63 : 277.08 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.63/277.08 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.63x = 277.08 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.63x = 24,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524.35/184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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