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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 277.29 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 277.29 and 123.96 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 277.29 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/277.29 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 277.29 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 34,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,372.87/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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