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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 276.52 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 276.52 and 123.68 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 276.52 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/276.52 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 276.52 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 34,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199.99/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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