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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 276.72 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 276.72 and 126.69 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 276.72 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/276.72 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 276.72 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 35,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,057.66/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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