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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 276.53 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 276.53 and 93.18 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 276.53 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/276.53 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 276.53 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 25,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,766.60/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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