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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 275.96 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 275.96 and 98.80 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 275.96 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/275.96 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 275.96 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 27,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,264.85/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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