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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.93, 276.78 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.93, 276.78 and 124.04 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.93 : 276.78 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.93/276.78 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.93x = 276.78 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.93x = 34,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,331.79/184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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