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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 276.35 and 60.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 276.35 and 60.86 is: 91.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 276.35 = 60.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/276.35 = 60.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 276.35 × 60.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 16,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,816.97/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.28

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