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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.94, 276.96 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.94, 276.96 and 98.12 is: 146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.94 : 276.96 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.94/276.96 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.94x = 276.96 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.94x = 27,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,175.32/184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.94

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