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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 275.82 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 275.82 and 102.97 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 275.82 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/275.82 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 275.82 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 28,401.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401.19/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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