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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.01, 274.56 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.01, 274.56 and 129.01 is: 193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.01 : 274.56 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.01/274.56 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.01x = 274.56 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.01x = 35,422.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422.16/183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.55

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