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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 275.46 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 275.46 and 123.08 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 275.46 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/275.46 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 275.46 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 33,903.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,903.62/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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