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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 275.70 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 275.70 and 122.88 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 275.70 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/275.70 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 275.70 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 33,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,878.02/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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