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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 275.76 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 275.76 and 123.04 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 275.76 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/275.76 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 275.76 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 33,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,929.51/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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