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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.47, 276.64 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.47, 276.64 and 123.72 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.47 : 276.64 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.47/276.64 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.47x = 276.64 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.47x = 34,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225.90/184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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