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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 276.36 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 276.36 and 102.06 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 276.36 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/276.36 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 276.36 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 28,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,205.49/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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