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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.10, 275.88 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.10, 275.88 and 123.02 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.10 : 275.88 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.10/275.88 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.10x = 275.88 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.10x = 33,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,938.76/184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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