Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 276.12 and 70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 184.08, 276.12 and 70 is: 105
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184.08 : 276.12 = 70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184.08/276.12 = 70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184.08x = 276.12 × 70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184.08x = 19,328.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,328.40/184.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105
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