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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 275.42 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 275.42 and 122.72 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 275.42 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/275.42 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 275.42 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 33,798.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,798.47/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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