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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.70, 277.14 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.70, 277.14 and 82.05 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.70 : 277.14 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.70/277.14 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.70x = 277.14 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.70x = 22,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,738.93/184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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