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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.09, 275.76 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.09, 275.76 and 123.03 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.09 : 275.76 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.09/275.76 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.09x = 275.76 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.09x = 33,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,926.75/184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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