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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.73, 277.23 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.73, 277.23 and 98.05 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.73 : 277.23 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.73/277.23 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.73x = 277.23 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.73x = 27,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182.40/184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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