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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 275.81 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 275.81 and 102.78 is: 154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 275.81 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/275.81 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 275.81 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 28,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,347.24/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.02

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