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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.55, 276.53 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.55, 276.53 and 68.84 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.55 : 276.53 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.55/276.53 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.55x = 276.53 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.55x = 19,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,034.94/184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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