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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.97, 277.27 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.97, 277.27 and 88.76 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.97 : 277.27 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.97/277.27 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.97x = 277.27 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.97x = 24,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,610.49/184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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