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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 276.16 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 276.16 and 68.58 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 276.16 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/276.16 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 276.16 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 18,939.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,939.05/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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