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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 275.94 and 97.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 275.94 and 97.43 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 275.94 = 97.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/275.94 = 97.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 275.94 × 97.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 26,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884.83/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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