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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.06, 274.53 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.06, 274.53 and 85.53 is: 128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.06 : 274.53 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.06/274.53 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.06x = 274.53 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.06x = 23,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480.55/183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.27

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