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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 275.86 and 97.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 275.86 and 97.33 is: 145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 275.86 = 97.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/275.86 = 97.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 275.86 × 97.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 26,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,849.45/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.92

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