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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 277.17 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 277.17 and 82.06 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 277.17 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/277.17 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 277.17 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 22,744.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,744.57/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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