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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.12, 276.02 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.12, 276.02 and 97.54 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.12 : 276.02 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.12/276.02 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.12x = 276.02 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.12x = 26,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,922.99/184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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