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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.82, 277.07 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.82, 277.07 and 98.11 is: 147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.82 : 277.07 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.82/277.07 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.82x = 277.07 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.82x = 27,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181.95/184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.07

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