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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.95, 277.58 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.95, 277.58 and 82.32 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.95 : 277.58 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.95/277.58 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.95x = 277.58 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.95x = 22,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850.39/184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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