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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.87, 277.10 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.87, 277.10 and 98.15 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.87 : 277.10 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.87/277.10 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.87x = 277.10 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.87x = 27,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195.98/184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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