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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 275.10 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 275.10 and 122.80 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 275.10 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/275.10 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 275.10 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 33,782.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,782.28/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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