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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 275.88 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 275.88 and 97.31 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 275.88 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/275.88 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 275.88 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 26,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,845.88/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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