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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.03, 274.88 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.03, 274.88 and 114.68 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.03 : 274.88 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.03/274.88 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.03x = 274.88 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.03x = 31,521.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,521.29/183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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