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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.12, 275.64 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.12, 275.64 and 123.10 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.12 : 275.64 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.12/275.64 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.12x = 275.64 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.12x = 33,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,931.28/184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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