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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 276.31 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 276.31 and 123.37 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 276.31 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/276.31 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 276.31 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 34,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,089.38/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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