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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.36, 276.40 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.36, 276.40 and 103.12 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.36 : 276.40 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.36/276.40 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.36x = 276.40 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.36x = 28,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502.37/184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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