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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 274.80 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 274.80 and 129.12 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 274.80 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/274.80 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 274.80 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 35,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,482.18/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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