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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.39, 276.10 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.39, 276.10 and 123.14 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.39 : 276.10 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.39/276.10 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.39x = 276.10 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.39x = 33,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,998.95/184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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