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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 274.50 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 274.50 and 86.75 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 274.50 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/274.50 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 274.50 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 23,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812.88/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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