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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 276.40 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 276.40 and 102.08 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 276.40 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/276.40 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 276.40 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 28,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,214.91/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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