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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 275.40 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 275.40 and 122.88 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 275.40 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/275.40 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 275.40 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 33,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,841.15/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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