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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 275.79 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 275.79 and 122.96 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 275.79 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/275.79 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 275.79 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 33,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,911.14/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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