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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 274.65 and 85.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 274.65 and 85.61 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 274.65 = 85.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/274.65 = 85.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 274.65 × 85.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 23,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,511.41/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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