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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 277.12 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 277.12 and 54.75 is: 82.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 277.12 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/277.12 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 277.12 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 15,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172.32/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.12

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