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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.72, 277.20 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.72, 277.20 and 93.52 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.72 : 277.20 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.72/277.20 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.72x = 277.20 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.72x = 25,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,923.74/184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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