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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.69, 277.12 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.69, 277.12 and 102.48 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.69 : 277.12 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.69/277.12 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.69x = 277.12 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.69x = 28,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,400.42/184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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