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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.85, 277.06 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.85, 277.06 and 93.61 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.85 : 277.06 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.85/277.06 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.85x = 277.06 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.85x = 25,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935.59/184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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