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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 277.02 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 277.02 and 87.12 is: 130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 277.02 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/277.02 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 277.02 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 24,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,133.98/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.68

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