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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.15, 274.08 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.15, 274.08 and 121.98 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.15 : 274.08 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.15/274.08 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.15x = 274.08 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.15x = 33,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,432.28/183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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