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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.75, 275.39 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.75, 275.39 and 123.27 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.75 : 275.39 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.75/275.39 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.75x = 275.39 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.75x = 33,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,946.71/183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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