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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.65, 277.05 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.65, 277.05 and 98.08 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.65 : 277.05 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.65/277.05 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.65x = 277.05 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.65x = 27,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,173.06/184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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