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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.15, 274.41 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.15, 274.41 and 85.59 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.15 : 274.41 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.15/274.41 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.15x = 274.41 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.15x = 23,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486.75/183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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