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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.10, 275.76 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.10, 275.76 and 102.98 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.10 : 275.76 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.10/275.76 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.10x = 275.76 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.10x = 28,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,396.39/184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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