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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.26, 275.85 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.26, 275.85 and 123.30 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.26 : 275.85 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.26/275.85 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.26x = 275.85 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.26x = 34,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012.31/184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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