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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 275.28 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 275.28 and 123.04 is: 184.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 275.28 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/275.28 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 275.28 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 33,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870.45/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.15

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