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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.15, 276.02 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.15, 276.02 and 123.13 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.15 : 276.02 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.15/276.02 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.15x = 276.02 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.15x = 33,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984.35/184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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