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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.15, 276.14 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.15, 276.14 and 68.60 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.15 : 276.14 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.15/276.14 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.15x = 276.14 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.15x = 18,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,943.20/184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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