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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.22, 275.96 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.22, 275.96 and 123.14 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.22 : 275.96 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.22/275.96 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.22x = 275.96 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.22x = 33,981.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981.71/184.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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