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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.09, 276.26 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.09, 276.26 and 68.63 is: 102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.09 : 276.26 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.09/276.26 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.09x = 276.26 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.09x = 18,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,959.57/184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.99

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