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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 276.90 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 276.90 and 136.09 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 276.90 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/276.90 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 276.90 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 37,683.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,683.32/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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