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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.61, 277.07 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.61, 277.07 and 96.82 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.61 : 277.07 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.61/277.07 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.61x = 277.07 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.61x = 26,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,825.92/184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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