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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.07, 274.74 and 86.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.07, 274.74 and 86.95 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.07 : 274.74 = 86.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.07/274.74 = 86.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.07x = 274.74 × 86.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.07x = 23,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,887.96/183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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