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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 276.12 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 276.12 and 68.52 is: 102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 276.12 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/276.12 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 276.12 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 18,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,919.74/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.75

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