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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 276.17 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 276.17 and 81.54 is: 122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 276.17 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/276.17 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 276.17 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 22,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,518.49/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.23

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