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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 275.92 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 275.92 and 98.52 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 275.92 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/275.92 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 275.92 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 27,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183.64/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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