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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.27, 276.45 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.27, 276.45 and 68.72 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.27 : 276.45 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.27/276.45 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.27x = 276.45 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.27x = 18,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997.64/184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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