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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.84, 277.13 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.84, 277.13 and 98.10 is: 147.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.84 : 277.13 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.84/277.13 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.84x = 277.13 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.84x = 27,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,186.70/184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.08

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