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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 275.90 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 275.90 and 123.06 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 275.90 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/275.90 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 275.90 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 33,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,952.25/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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