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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.85, 277.16 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.85, 277.16 and 123.95 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.85 : 277.16 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.85/277.16 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.85x = 277.16 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.85x = 34,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,351.98/184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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