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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.02, 274.52 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.02, 274.52 and 85.50 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.02 : 274.52 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.02/274.52 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.02x = 274.52 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.02x = 23,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,471.03/183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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