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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 276.14 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 276.14 and 92.71 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 276.14 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/276.14 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 276.14 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 25,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600.94/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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